MOHAN Foundation, in association with DRBCCC Hindu College, Avadi, organised a “From Shadow to Sight” walkathon on January 20, 2026, with the aim of creating public awareness about the importance of cornea donation.

The walkathon was officially flagged off in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Mr. J. Paraneetharan MJF, Lions Club District Chairperson and Regional Ambassador; Dr. Indra Paraneetharan, President, Lions Club, Madhavaram Truck Terminal; and Dr. V. H. Hema, Principal, MGR College of Nursing.

Prior to the walkathon interns and volunteers visited shops along the route and distributed pamphlets to give to their clients.  Around 200 NSS volunteers from DRBCC Hindu College enthusiastically participated in the walkathon. The rally commenced from the Avadi Corporation Office and proceeded up to Kamaraj Nagar, capturing public attention through impactful slogans and placards promoting eye donation. Bright placards supporting thought provoking slogans, and students raising slogans in Tamil, caught the attention of the public in the main road.  Students also distributed information brochures to public on the road. A signature campaign was also conducted, encouraging members of the public to pledge their eyes. A total of 20 individuals voluntarily pledged their corneas through a special link.

The walkathon concluded distribution of certificates and with a brief address by Dr. V. H. Hema, who spoke about the life-changing impact of cornea donation and recited a poem on eye donation authored by her.

MOHAN Foundation expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the chief guests and DRBCC Hindu College for their valuable collaboration and continued commitment to promoting awareness on cornea donation.